Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

estate

my father-in-law passed away in march of 2002.his oldest son was named the executor of the estate.at this time,april,2003,he has been very lacking in communicating with us as what is going on with the will,and seeing to it that the wishes are carried out.also,it has been recorded that he has been removing objects from the house,even though the will hasn't been closed yet.do we have any recourse?also,since he is executor of the estate,and there are 2 other children named in the will,can he declare anything as ''exempt'',even though it was stipulated in the will that the other child was supposed to recieve it?

Thank You


Asked on 4/04/03, 12:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Re: estate

Did the Executor file (probate) the Will? You may check this by calling or going to the office of the Register of Wills for the county where your father-in-law resided at the time of his death. Executors are required to give notice to heirs and beneficiaries soon after probating a will and getting Letters Testamentary issued to them (a certificate from the Register of Wills that shows that the Executor has legal authority to act on behalf of the estate. He should also have gathered information about the estate assets and debts, and prepared and filed an inheritance tax return and a federal estate tax return, if that was also due, by now.

If you have concerns about the estate not being properly administered, you should consult a probate/estates attorney in the county to assist you in making sure that the estate is properly administered.

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Answered on 4/04/03, 2:59 pm


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